How to Send Money to Someone at David Wade Correctional Center: Methods, Fees, Limits & Addresses
Sending money to someone at David Wade Correctional Center is straightforward once you pick the right method for your timeline and budget. Here's a breakdown of how families and friends can deposit funds, what fees and limits to expect, and the mailing address you'll need for money orders.
You have several options for sending funds to David Wade Correctional Center: mail a money order, use MoneyGram at a walk-up location, deposit through JPay online or via their mobile app, call in a JPay phone deposit, or use the facility kiosks. The best choice depends on what matters most to you - speed, convenience, or keeping fees low.
Mailing a money order through JPay? The maximum amount is $999.99 per money order. Need to send more? You'll have to split it across multiple money orders.
JPay money order mailing address: JPay, PO Box 531370, Miami Shores, FL 33153.
JPay's online deposit fees are tiered by amount: $3.50 for $0–$20, $6.50 for $20.01–$100, $8.50 for $100.01–$200, and $10.50 for $200.01–$300. To keep costs down, choose an amount that fits neatly within your target tier.
Phone deposits through JPay follow similar tiers but cost a bit more: $4.50 for $0–$20, $7.50 for $20.01–$100, $9.50 for $100.01–$200, and $11.50 for $200.01–$300. If you have the choice, online deposits are the cheaper route.
MoneyGram walk-up deposits let you send much larger amounts - up to $4,999.99. Even though it's sent electronically, expect about two days for funds to post to the account.
Visiting the facility? Lobby kiosks in the visiting areas accept credit/debit cards or cash. Funds typically take about two days to post. For cash deposits between $0.01–$500.00, there's a $4.00 per-transaction fee.
Note: Money orders over $500 (and deposits totaling $500 or more) are subject to Louisiana Department of Corrections review, which can delay when the funds become available.
Practical Checklist
- ✓ Double-check the imprisoned person’s name and DPS&C number before you send anything.
- ✓ Pick your method based on your priorities: mail money orders, MoneyGram walk-up, JPay online/app, JPay by phone, or the facility kiosks.
- ✓ Keep your receipt and any confirmation details until the deposit shows up.
- ✓ If you’re mailing a JPay money order, stay under the $999.99 maximum per money order and use the JPay mailing address listed above.
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